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TIL that it was actually indians who based on historical evidence first invented and used dreadlocks and brought it to the caribbean and introduced it to black people.

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m1Pgx TIL that birth order affects lifetime health. Firstborn children tend to have worse health at birth. Firstborns are more likely to receive care for depression in childhood and to develop diabetes in later life, while younger siblings are more likely to be hospitalized in for drug and alcohol abuse.
d8p98 TIL Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Saved a Baby’s Life During Carpool Karaoke
LkLZr TIL Scientists improved the intelligence of old mice, by infusing them with blood from young humans. Young blood led to improved brain function and reversed symptoms of ageing. It helped reduce memory loss; and slowed the decline in muscle function, metabolism and bone structure.
weVW TIL the US post office uses no tax dollars to operate. That’s why mail is running during the Government Shutdown.
neZkd TIL there is a record for fastest mile run in Death Valley while wearing a Darth Vader suit. It is 6 minutes 13 seconds and was done by Jonathan Rice.